PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Timothy P. Belmont, 51, of Pawtucket, R.I., Nov. 2, probation violation, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Kelly R. Dixon, 42, of Brownfield, theft, Nov. 2, Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. * Thomas F. Knowlton, 53, of Lisbon Falls, Nov. 2, burglary, Maine State Police. * Theresa […]
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Foreign-exchange students in Dixfield say U.S. is huge
DIXFIELD — Sung-Jun “William” Park and Fukiu “Alvin” Ng are looking forward to graduating with the Class of 2013 at Dirigo High School in June. The South Korean and Hong Kong foreign-exchange students like the school, are impressed by the United States, and both want to attend college in this country. They are two of […]
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Dixfield nab burglar, underage drinkers
DIXFIELD — Police apprehended a burglar on Saturday afternoon and broke up an underage drinking party on Friday night. On Saturday, Sgt. Jeffrey Howe said he arrested a 14-year-old Dixfield boy on the charge of criminal trespass after receiving a call of a burglary in process at 2 p.m. Howe said he arrived at the […]
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Writers group to meet at Rumford Public Library
RUMFORD — Local writers will meet Wednesday, Nov. 7, at the Public Library to share their stories. The Rumford Writers Group will meet at 6:30 p.m., Brenda Espinoza, resident in charge of the group, said. Meetings usually last until 8:30 p.m. but could go longer. “A lot of times, depending on how many people show […]
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Cold weather expected to increase deer-vehicle collisions
DIXFIELD — Now that the regular firearms season for deer is under way and temperatures are getting colder, drivers should expect to find more deer crossing roads. Dixfield police Sgt. Jeff Howe said Saturday afternoon that it’s been his experience that colder temperatures and not hunting pressure moves deer onto roads. He said more bucks […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * Gary W. Fortier, 48, of Fryeburg, Nov. 1, domestic assault, Fryeburg Police Department. * Christopher M. Marriott, 20, of Rochester, N.H., Nov. 1, operating under the influence, Paris Police Department. * Michelle L. Sass, 39, of Porter, Nov. 1, operating after suspension, Maine […]
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Telstar students honor vets, learn about election
BETHEL — Telstar Regional High School students learned of the importance of participation in elections and community, as well as provided some of that participation at a special assembly on Friday when local veterans were honored and local candidates spoke on the value of public service. Michael Cintron, Anna Saucier, Kurt Mason and Gabi Conrad […]
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Skolfield campaigns in Rumford
RUMFORD — A small group of residents and business owners gathered Friday morning at the GOP Victory Center to meet with state House District 92 candidate Tom Skolfield of Weld. Republican U.S. Senate candidate Charlie Summers of Scarborough was scheduled to attend but was forced to cancel at the last minute. Skolfield repeatedly voiced his […]
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WWII veteran wants flag flying at Peru Post Office
PERU — Clinton Delano, 86, of Peru is a World War II Army infantry veteran who loves the country for which he served and its flag. “The American flag means everything to me, because my people fought to make this a country,” Delano said. His ancestor, Jabaz Delano of Winthrop, served at the age of […]
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Rich challenges Duguay for County Commission
PARIS — Jane Rich, D-Andover, is challenging incumbent David Duguay, I-Byron, for a seat on the Oxford County Commission, representing District 2. District 2 covers most of northern and eastern Oxford County, including Hartford and Sumner. Duguay, the general manager at Hannaford supermarket in Jay, has served as a commissioner for eight years and is […]